Native Myrothecium verrucaria Bilirubin Oxidase

Cat No.

NATE-0094

Description

In enzymology, a bilirubin oxidase (EC 1.3.3.5) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:2 bilirubin + O2↔ 2 biliverdin + 2 H2O. Thus, the two substRates of this enzyme are bilirubin and O2, whereas its two products are biliverdin and H2O. This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, to be specific those acting on the CH-CH group of donor with oxygen as acceptor. This enzyme participates in porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism.

Abbr

Bilirubin Oxidase, Native (Myrothecium verrucaria)

Alias

Bilirubin Oxidase

Source

Myrothecium verrucaria

Applications

Bilirubin oxidase is used to degrade bilirubin. Bilirubin oxidase, from Myrothecium verrucaria, may be used to determine free hemoglobin in icteric specimens. It also has potential application in dye effluent decolorization and is a potential treatment for neonatal jaundice.

Form

lyophilized powder.

Enzyme Commission Number

EC 1.3.3.5

Activity

15-65 units/mg protein

CAS No.

80619-01-8

Unit Definition

One unit will oxidize 1.0 μmole of bilirubin per min at pH 8.4 at 37°C.

Storage

−20°C

Synonyms

bilirubin oxidase M-1; EC 1.3.3.5; 80619-01-8; Bilirubin:oxygen oxidoreductase; Bilirubin Oxidase

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